News & events

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 by Glen Smith, Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee chair

Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.

Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023

The Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee is looking for businesses to recognise for their good stormwater management practices.

Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2023

The Banks Peninsula and Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committees recommend funding for local projects, learn how to apply.

Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2023

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard gives an update from the annual groundwater presentation as well as the importance of community participation.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

McKinnon's Creek/Ōtakitane is an example of a site undergoing significant restoration work, including planting, to improve water quality.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.

Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.

Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023

Our Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee will continue its support of the Community Native Nursery, with help from local Waitaki students.

Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Kaikōura locals learned weed removal tactics in Hāpuku catchment at a workshop that included resources, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023

A community hangi at Ōmarama was a chance for people to enjoy delicious kai and chat to local water zone committee members.

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023

A restoration project, including willow removal, predator control, and fencing, will eventually transform a stretch of the upper Ōpihi River.

Date: Wed, 17 May 2023

Treasure trove of historical water data will show how agricultural changes over the last century have affected water quality.